"Rodney Dangerfield" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Rodney Dangerfields [plural]
Etymology: After stand-up comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who used the catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and delivered monologues on that theme. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Rodney Dangerfield (plural Rodney Dangerfields)
  1. (informal) Someone who is disrespected. Wikipedia link: Rodney Dangerfield Tags: informal Categories (topical): People

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